About Mikhail Pleshkov
Lived 1885 – 1956 (aged 71). Mikhail Pleshkov was a Russian military personnel and equestrian.
Mikhail Mikhaylovich Pleshkov Jr. (; 6 March 1885 – 12 November 1956) was a Russian Empire equestrian and military officer. He competed in jumping at the 1912 Summer Olympics and finished 21st individually and fifth with the Russian team.
Pleshkov was the son of Russian general Mikhail Mikhaylovich Pleshkov Sr. He served in Russian cavalry and took part in World War I. On 30 December 1915, he received the rank of colonel, and starting from 1917 was acting as regiment commander, reaching the rank of general-major by 1919–20. During those years of the Russian Civil War, he was one of the leaders of the White movement in the Far East, and after its fall, emigrated from Russia. He died in 1956 in the United States.
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Who was Mikhail Pleshkov?
Russian equestrian
When was Mikhail Pleshkov born?
Mikhail Pleshkov was born on 6 March 1885 in Białystok.
When did Mikhail Pleshkov die?
Mikhail Pleshkov died on 12 November 1956 in New York City.
What was Mikhail Pleshkov's occupation?
Mikhail Pleshkov was a military personnel and equestrian.
What nationality was Mikhail Pleshkov?
Mikhail Pleshkov was Russian.
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